Lead Character Artist Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

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How much does a Lead Character Artist make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Character Artist in Virginia Beach, VA is $55,449. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,235 to a high of $76,430, with most professionals earning between $49,579 and $66,431.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Character Artist in Virginia Beach, VA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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56397
What is the average salary for Lead Character Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Character Artist in Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $49,579 to $66,431 with the average base salary of $55,449. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,061 to $67,105 with the average total cash compensation of $56,397.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,449 $49,579 - $66,431
Bonus $948 $481 - $674
Total Pay $56,397 $50,061 - $67,105
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Character Artist Salary Near Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,832 - $65,431 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,770 - $65,347 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,832 - $65,431 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,102 - $65,792 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,804 - $65,393 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,102 - $65,792 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

Virginia Beach, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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